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Sometimes, even the classics need a makeover. That’s why the American mint decided to give the iconic Eagle line of coins a refresh. Designed by Emily Dastra, the updated obverse and reverse sides of Type Two American Eagle coins are sporting a new look featuring some familiar faces. Read on to learn more about the update! Type Two American Silver Eagle Security Changes Being America’s favorite coin comes with its challenges. Everyone wants them, so the market is ripe for counterfeiters. The newest update seeks to change that by adding an anti-counterfeit measure in the form of a notch at the six o’clock position sculpted into the die collar on the reverse side, interrupting the reading. Some may argue that this doesn’t seem like much of an anti-counterfeit measure but keep in mind this is one of many new measures. U.S. Mint officials are not disclosing other anti-counterfeiting enhancements that have been introduced to avoid tipping off counterfeiters. Type Two Design Changes Now that we’ve gotten the technical part out of the way, we can move on to the exciting design changes for the Type Two American Eagles. First, coin lovers will notice that there’s a completely new eagle design. Damstra designed an eagle with wings fully stretched, just coming out of flight. The design replaces John Mercantis’ heraldic eagle. According to Coinweek, the eagle is landing at a nest just out of frame. Damstra chose this motif because eagles are her favorite representation of the U.S. A bald eagle, which has graced countless past American coins, had never before appeared on a U.S. coin in the dynamic way it is depicted on the new design. She reviewed past eagle designs on our coins before reaching that conclusion. Type Two American Eagles are a wonderful new way to add to your coin collection. Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange has them in stock, ready for cash and carry. The Bullion Desk of Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange is available to answer any questions you may have. Call us at (469)-722-5800 or email us at [email protected].

Buying gold is a great way to diversify your portfolio. If you’re just starting, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different options. Gold bullion coins are a great place to start. Different countries, governments, and mints worldwide create various official bullion coins. For example, the U.S. mints the American Gold Eagle. Our neighbors to the North mint Canadian Gold Maple Leafs. About the Canadian Gold Maple Introduced in 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is a legal tender in Canada with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars. It’s issued annually by the Canadian Government and produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The obverse design features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse side features (you guessed it) a Maple leaf. Canadian Gold Maples are also traded based on the market value of gold. Firstly, as with other gold coins, the market value varies depending on the spot price of gold. Secondly, it’s among the purest official bullion coins in the world, with some having a .9999 (four nines) or .99999 (five nines) millesimal fineness. However, the purer the gold, the softer the coin. Keep this in mind since the Gold Maple is more prone to handling marks. Canadian Gold Maples are an appealing option for first-time buyers because the newer coins are harder to counterfeit. In 2013 and 2015, new security features, such as a laser-micro-engraved textured maple leaf, were introduced to combat fakes. History of the Canadian Gold Maple The coin was introduced in 1979, at a time when the only other official gold bullion coin on the market was the South African Krugerrand. The economy was booming for gold (thanks to the Nixon shock), which inspired other governments to take action and mint their gold coins, with the Royal Canadian Mint being the first. The Krugerrand also became harder to get when South Africa’s apartheid system resulted in economic sanctions from Western powers. Gold Maples By the Year Years Denominations Purity Obverse 1979 – 1982 1 oz. .999 39-year-old Queen November 1982 – 1985 1 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz. .9999 39-year-old Queen 1986 – 1989 1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz. .9999 39-year-old Queen 1990 – 1992 1 oz., 1/2 oz. 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz. .9999 64-year-old Queen 1993 1 oz., 1/2 oz. 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/20 oz. .9999 64-year-old Queen 1994 1 oz., 1/2 oz. 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/15 oz., 1/20 oz. .9999 64-year-old Queen 1995 – 2004 1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/20 oz. .9999 64-year-old Queen 2005 – 2013 1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/20 oz. .9999 79-year-old Queen 2014 – present 1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/10 oz., 1/20 oz., 1 gram .9999 79-year-old Queen Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Gold_Maple_Leaf The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf makes for a compelling investment if you’re looking to grow your gold collection. It’s among the most popular coins in the world — therefore, you can’t go wrong. Visit Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange for a huge selection of authentic gold coins.

The American Gold Eagle, a popular gold bullion coin among avid gold investors, is a fascinating coin with a rich history. Read on to learn more about the history and design of this popular coin and your guide to buying it. Why Invest in Gold? Gold can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio. The spot price rises and falls in response to world events that might cause the value of paper investments, such as stocks and bonds, to decline. Gold can also provide financial stability during economic turmoil. If you’d like to begin investing in gold, there’s no better place to start than the American Gold Eagle coin. History of American Gold Eagles The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States, authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. The Act was finalized under President Ronald Reagan. As an official U.S. coin, it has become one of the world’s most popular gold bullion coins. Legally, Gold Eagles must be produced from gold sourced in the U.S. and alloyed with silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin of 22-karat gold. In fact, according to the U.S. Money Reserve,  “American Gold Eagles are among the only bullion coins whose weight, content, and purity are guaranteed by the U.S. Mint, making this family of coins a popular choice for discerning gold owners.” American Gold Eagles have face values issued in U.S. dollars and come in four different denominations: 1 oz – $50 1/2 oz – $25 1/4 oz – $10 1/10 oz – $5 As the spot price of gold fluctuates, so does the price of American Gold Eagles. Design of Gold Eagles The current Gold Eagles’ obverse design features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full-length figure of Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch. The reverse side, designed by Miley Busiek in 1986, features a family of eagles (for now)! Recently, the U.S. Mint announced that the American Gold Eagle is getting a makeover. Come 2021, the “vintage” reverse sides featuring the family of eagles will change. According to Coinweek, this is both a symbolic and necessary change — necessary to avoid counterfeiting and symbolic to represent the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle bullion program. American Silver Eagles will be getting a fresh new design, as well. Buying Gold Eagles Whether you’re a first-time gold-buyer or an experienced investor, the American Gold Eagle is a great option. The Bullion Desk of Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange is available to answer any questions you may have. Call us at (469)-722-5800 or email us at [email protected].